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    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Friday, November 16, 2012 9:44 AM

I have only one thing to add.GOOD HEAVENS TO BETSY !!. Now that proves to the world that modelers and miniaturists are a looney lot ! In a good way of course

I now feel justified for the extra time I take installing the complete bridge setup(engine telegraph,turn indicator,binnacle ,captain,s chair and coffee cup) in 1/700 scale for a customer.WOW,this means I am not nuts!

I couldn,t even begin to be awestruck,let,s just say this suspends belief in the word IMPOSSIBLE !! TANKER-builder

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    January 2012
  • From: Hatfield
Posted by Misty on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 3:03 AM

Not just the engine but the whole damn thing, SCRATCHED. this bloke is a loony (in the nicest possible way)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUMDY01uUA

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    January 2005
  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Monday, November 5, 2012 10:00 PM

I'm not either, mikey, but I think you are right about the tube.

Yes, I'm inspired.  I've been reading a book (originally published in 1888) about making model steam engines.  

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    March 2010
  • From: New Zealand
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Monday, November 5, 2012 4:33 PM

Hell yes i did. Im working on plans to make a steampunk clock lol.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

Recite the litanies, fire up the Gellar field, a poo storm is coming Hmm 

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    November 2009
Posted by artworks2 on Monday, November 5, 2012 4:30 PM

WinkObviously an engineer/watchmaker as there aren't many guys who use a micrometer these days. Air is a good way to run such a creation. There are companies out that have actual miniature running V-8 models we can buy. That was cool to watch the build.... Anyone gain inspiration from this?????Indifferent

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    March 2010
  • From: New Zealand
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Monday, November 5, 2012 12:27 PM

End of the video shows it running with a white tube running into the top part (sorry im not an engine guy)

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

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  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Monday, November 5, 2012 9:35 AM

I was thinking the same thing.  It is also missing gaskets.  I wonder if it "hisses" a lot. ;)  So it would be blowing backwards through the exhaust?

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    March 2010
  • From: New Zealand
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, November 4, 2012 11:58 PM

I have suspicions that its running on compressed air since it doesnt have any spark plugs.

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  • From: Cave City, KY
Posted by Watchmann on Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:46 PM

Cool!  Thanks for posting.

So, what is it running on?

cml
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    March 2007
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Posted by cml on Sunday, November 4, 2012 9:08 PM

WOW Indifferent That is just amazing!

I'm blown away by people with that much artistic talent and flare. It's just incredible.

Great vid too.

Chris

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  • From: New Zealand
Scratchbuilding at its finest.
Posted by Scorpiomikey on Sunday, November 4, 2012 7:50 PM

This is incredible to watch. The worlds smallest V12.

Apparently the builder's name is Yesus Wilder and he only used three materials to build the engine. Stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze.

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how i soar"

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